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No Bake Israeli Biscuit Cheesecake on a white plate

No Bake Shavuot Cheesecake

Author Rachel
Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 12 hours
Yield 12
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Description

No Bake Shavuot Cheesecake is one of the easiest desserts and the most addictive cake ever.
Kosher, Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 14 oz (400 grams) Graham crackers or biscuits
  • 8-9 oz (220-250 grams) ricotta cheese
  • 8-9 oz (220-250 grams) sour cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (100 grams) powdered sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons (60 grams) instant vanilla pudding

For the chocolate ganache:

  • 7 oz (200 grams) dark chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  • The cake:
  • Pour the milk into a deep plate or bowl for dipping the crackers.
  • Dip the crackers in the milk and arrange them in an even layer at the bottom of the pan. You may have to break them up a bit to get enough crackers to cover the bottom of your dish.
  • Use an electric stand mixer with a whipping hook or a hand mixer and whip together ricotta cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pudding at high speed until you get a uniform, stable cream.
  • Spread half of the cream-pudding mixture on top of the crackers. Layer another layer of graham crackers over the mixture **All crackers or biscuits should be dipped in milk** Top with a final layer of graham crackers. Cover with a plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 30 min to an hour to allow the pudding to set.

Chocolate ganache:

  • Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will spill out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, let it sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth and melted. 
  • Pour the ganache over the top of the cake.
  • Set the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4-5 hours to set. Ideally, “forget about this dessert until tomorrow. This cake gets better over time. The graham crackers/biscuits need time to soften up. When ready to serve, slice in squares or dig in with a spoon!
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